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Anyone attending this year's fair, which kicks off Wednesday in Moville, will again have the chance to sit in the oversized ...
Veterans were honored during the Quilts of Valor ceremony, where they were recognized for their service and "wrapped in love" ...
Iowa State Fair announces animated companions to join butter cow Find the butter cow and its companions inside the John Deere Agriculture Building at the Iowa State Fair, Aug. 7-17.
Sweet Granny’s Apple Delight Sundae from Applishus, $10. The dish comes with Granny Smith-flavored ice cream, served in a waffle cone bowl with apple filling, caramel, and whipped cream. An ...
The butter cow was joined by an ode to the Iowa State Fair's Sky Glider and late-night comedians at the Ag Building at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on Aug. 9, 2024. In 2006, after 15 years of ...
The Iowa State Fair on Tuesday released 11 of its best new foods for 2025, which will take visitors on a culinary journey — from funnel cake ham balls to a Butter Cow Tornado. The big picture: I ...
The Iowa State Fair returns Aug. 7-17 filled with 11 days of big concerts on the Grandstand, huge animals, blue ribbons, sculpted butter cows, and new foods. This year brings 67 new dishes that ...
Iowa State Fair's food traditions range from Pork Chop on a Stick to bacon-wrapped Iowa Twinkies, attracting politicians and over a million Americans. See the list of unusual favorites.
Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons says that while the president's initial proposal for a world's fair in Iowa was a "great concept," logistical challenges stood in the way.
Here's what you need to know about this year's Iowa State Fair and how you can buy tickets. When is the Iowa State Fair 2025? The Iowa State Fair runs from Thursday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 17.
NEW LONDON — At just 13 years old, Mila Howard has spent more than 90 hours helping restore and preserve local history at ...